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Victoria Hunking

Innerkip,ON

Summary

A Registered Nurse with almost 15 years of pediatric experience at the bedside who prioritizes family centered care and collaboration with the multi disciplinary team in order to provide excellent and compassionate care. Excited about an opportunity to use and further develop skills in a new role as Pediatric Educator. Having precepted multiple new staff and students over the years fostering a positive environment while providing constructive feedback, this will aid in advancing the skills of new staff to match ongoing acuity in the growing and diverse community the Children's Program supports via the Emergency Department and the Inpatient and Outpatient Units. As a quick and self directed learner, resources will be sought out appropriately to aid in the adherence and development of policies. Leaning on the years of experience honing critical thinking and problem solving skills will be vital in taking the next step into a leadership role in this dynamic Children's Program.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Grand River Hospital
04.2014 - Current
  • Currently working on the Inpatient Pediatric Unit at the expert level providing excellent patient and family centered care, while aiding others in advancing their skill level to match ongoing acuity.
  • Demonstrates leadership skills in Unit Lead role since 2018 by ensuring team members are supported as well as facilitating bed flow.
  • Have precepted new staff and students and work to create a positive learning environment while adhering to policies and procedures.
  • Cross trained to 3A Outpatient Clinic since 2017 and NICU since 2018.
  • Member of Quality Council from 2021-2023 and provided feedback towards the development of policies.

Registered Nurse

The Hospital for Sick Children
06.2010 - 04.2016
  • Cared for patients in a high paced, often critical environment including those requiring transplantation of kidney, liver, lungs, or small bowel. Patient populations included: gastroenterology, hepatology, nephrology, rheumatology, endocrine, and short gut syndrome.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Preceptor for many students and new staff.
  • Part of Clinical Support Nurse Resource Group (Charge role) and provided support to staff on unit and coordinated assignments and bed flow while working collaboratively with the multi disciplinary team.
  • Member of Peer Review Committee which gave feedback to nurses on the unit.
  • Member of Peritoneal Dialysis Committee to share resources and support nurses in this specific skill.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
04.2010

Infusion Nursing Certificate

Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON
11.2016

Skills

  • Student and new staff mentoring
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Fostering positive and collaborative work environment
  • Advocating patient safety
  • Providing excellent family centered care focused on supporting a diverse population
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Seeking out and utilizing appropriate resources as needed

Certification

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (recertified in 2023)
  • APHON Certified in Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy (initial in 2019, recertified in 2023)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) (certified last in 2020)

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Grand River Hospital
04.2014 - Current

Registered Nurse

The Hospital for Sick Children
06.2010 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

McMaster University

Infusion Nursing Certificate

Conestoga College
Victoria Hunking